Craighead Electric Cooperative

Craighead Electric Cooperative Craighead Electric Cooperative serves approximately 30,000 members in eight counties across Northeast Arkansas. Founded August 13, 1937.

Incorporated in 1937, the cooperative operates offices in Jonesboro, Walnut Ridge, and Paragould. The locally owned and managed organization has 100 employees. Craighead Electric Cooperative’s page is not monitored 24/7 so please DO NOT report outages on this page. To report outages, call 1-888-771-7772 so crews may be dispatched as quickly as possible. We appreciate our members' feedback

, both the positive and the negative. However, we do reserve the right to, at any time, remove any post we feel is inappropriate, rude or offensive. We may also remove any negative feedback that is presented without constructive criticism. Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended and the rules and regulations of the US Department of Agriculture. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, s*x, gender identity (including gender expression), s*xual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. Craighead Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Justin Etter, Vice President of Member Services. Any individual or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination, may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Services, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

Members in the Cash/Egypt area may notice Right of Way crews in the area for the next few weeks. 🌳 This work helps us ke...
06/08/2026

Members in the Cash/Egypt area may notice Right of Way crews in the area for the next few weeks.

🌳 This work helps us keep the right of way clear — about 15 feet on either side of our lines — which is key to preventing outages and keeping power reliable, especially during storms.

🚧 You may notice crews in trucks without Craighead Electric logos. These are authorized contractors working on our behalf.

📞 Questions or want to verify a crew? Call us at 870-932-8301.

⚡ Planned Outage Alert ⚡We will take a planned outage tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. so our crews can safely replace a blown arre...
06/01/2026

⚡ Planned Outage Alert ⚡

We will take a planned outage tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. so our crews can safely replace a blown arrestor at the Black Rock Substation on Circuit 1. The work is expected to take about one hour.

📍 Areas Affected:
Members along portions of HWY 115, HWY 63, and surrounding roads, including:

LAW 100, 101, 106, 107, 109, 118, 122, 123, 128, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 137, 138, 139, 140, 143, 152, 1671, 201, 203, 204, 214, 219, 221, 224

Plus nearby areas such as Peebles Bluff Rd., Campbell Rd., Jennifer Dr./Ln., Dickson St., Charles St., Lone Oak Rd., Acorn Ln., and connecting county roads.

📲 Outage notifications will be sent to affected members tonight at 6 p.m. We appreciate your patience as our crews complete this important work safely and efficiently. 💡

We’re hiring!⚡Craighead Electric Cooperative is currently accepting applications for a Mechanic Technician position. Thi...
05/26/2026

We’re hiring!⚡

Craighead Electric Cooperative is currently accepting applications for a Mechanic Technician position. This role is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining our fleet and equipment to help keep our operations running safely and efficiently. Duties include vehicle and equipment maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, repairs and recordkeeping.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of mechanic experience. Experience with hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems is preferred.

View the full job description and apply online here:
https://craigheadelectric.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1776757

Applications will be accepted through June 3.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We will take a planned outage on Friday, May 15, beginning around 8 a.m. so our crews can safely make repairs at the Mar...
05/14/2026

We will take a planned outage on Friday, May 15, beginning around 8 a.m. so our crews can safely make repairs at the Marked Tree Substation and replace conductor for the new steel yard.

The outage is expected to last around 4 hours and will affect approximately 200 members west of the Marked Tree Substation toward Highway 75. Areas impacted include Marked Tree, Joy Land, Northern Ohio, and Boat Run.

Outage notifications will be sent this evening and again tomorrow morning. We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work safely.

We are aware of an outage in the Lake City area affecting approximately 200 members. Crews have been dispatched and are ...
05/13/2026

We are aware of an outage in the Lake City area affecting approximately 200 members. Crews have been dispatched and are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

To report an outage or check updates:
• SmartHub app
• Text OUT to 85700
• Call 888.771.7772

⚠️ Planned Outage Notice ⚠️Craighead Electric crews will be taking a planned outage on Tuesday, May 12 at 8:30 a.m. in t...
05/12/2026

⚠️ Planned Outage Notice ⚠️

Craighead Electric crews will be taking a planned outage on Tuesday, May 12 at 8:30 a.m. in the Black Rock area along Lawrence Road 220 to safely replace a pole.

The outage is expected to last approximately 2.5 hours.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work to help maintain reliable service.

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years 🎉Today, we are proud to recognize two very special employees on the celebration of their 20-year ...
05/01/2026

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years 🎉

Today, we are proud to recognize two very special employees on the celebration of their 20-year anniversaries with Craighead Electric Cooperative.

Jennifer Gill, Member Service Representative in our Walnut Ridge office, and Ashley Timms, Associate Accountant, have each spent the last two decades serving this cooperative with loyalty, kindness, and a genuine care for both our members and their coworkers.

The impact of employees like Jennifer and Ashley goes far beyond the work they do each day. They are the friendly faces, the helping hands, and the steady presence that make Craighead Electric a better place to work and a better cooperative to serve our members.

To know them is to love them, and we are incredibly thankful for the compassion, dedication, and heart they have poured into this organization for 20 years.

Please help us congratulate Jennifer and Ashley on this incredible milestone!

We always appreciate opportunities to share the story of what we do.Gavin Waldrupe and Josh Graddy recently represented ...
05/01/2026

We always appreciate opportunities to share the story of what we do.

Gavin Waldrupe and Josh Graddy recently represented Craighead Electric at Hoxie High School’s 8th Grade Career Day, speaking with students about linework, safety, training, and careers within the cooperative world.

Thank you to these two for taking time to invest in the next generation and to Hoxie Schools for including us.

Storms continue to move through our area, and we’re seeing some scattered outages.If your power goes out, please report ...
04/28/2026

Storms continue to move through our area, and we’re seeing some scattered outages.

If your power goes out, please report it using one of the options below so our crews can respond as quickly and safely as possible:

• SmartHub app (available 24/7)
• Text OUT to 85700 (text CECC to 85700 to enroll)
• Call 888-771-7772

You can also view current outages and see real-time restoration progress here:
🔗 https://craigheadelectric.coop/outage-storm-center/

Our crews are monitoring conditions and will respond to each outage as weather allows. Please stay weather-aware and keep a safe distance from any downed power lines.

🎉 Milestone Anniversary 🎉Please help us recognize Colton Brown, Journeyman Lineman, as he celebrates 5 years with Craigh...
04/26/2026

🎉 Milestone Anniversary 🎉

Please help us recognize Colton Brown, Journeyman Lineman, as he celebrates 5 years with Craighead Electric Cooperative.

Colton recently completed the Power Delivery Program through Lineman College and was presented with a certificate by AECI Utility Solutions. He’s pictured here with CEO Justin Etter.

Thank you, Colton, for your hard work, commitment to safety, and the role you play in keeping the lights on for the communities we serve.

Address

4314 Stadium Boulevard
Jonesboro, AR
72404

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(800) 794-5012

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